An intense and intelligent student of the gridiron, the Riverside native started three years at Widener University. Wojceichowski became a captain as a junior for the Pride.

He joined his former coach at Lenape as teacher and defensive backs coach soon after graduation in 2013. When defensive coordinator Mark Hendricks left the post for a head job at Kingsway two years ago, McAneney looked at his list of accomplished longtime assistants. He picked “Woj.”

“I was actually shocked,” Wojceichowski said. “There were a lot of guys already here capable of doing it. It’s weird now, I’ve got guys I played for that sometimes I have to tell them what I need done and they do it.”

At 26 years old, the Bordentown resident’s got a knack for connection with his players. It’s blossomed for a team steeped in on-field unity since midget football days.

“He’s the craziest guy out here,” senior lineman Thomas Kaikai said. “He’s like a player who’s not allowed to play. He’s the biggest defensive mastermind around here. He’s like the captain of the defense.”

Due to his experience, Wojeichowski believes the defense must work from the inside out. He wants the best and brightest at the 4-2-5 alignment’s most important spot – linebacker.

“Without a doubt,” the coordinator said when asked about if his old position remained most important. “We have intelligent kids across this unit but especially at the linebacker spot. I can talk to (middle linebacker) Mike Galaida like I’m talking to me.”

It’s been an excellent marriage for the young coach and Indians’ defense. They’ve given up 5.5 points per game in 2017 and pitched three shutouts over an eight-contest span.

“It’s amazing playing for Woj,” senior safety Jake Topolski said. “He brings so much intensity. Everything is about competing every single day. I think he understands us well too, because he was a player not too long ago. His relationship with us is better because of that.”

A film guru and consistent studier, Wojceichowski’s got a simple and three-pronged identity for his troops.

“Fly to the football, play with everything on every play and we’re going to play through the whistle,” he said. “If you’re not running to the football, you’re not stepping on the field.”